adore
/əˈdɔː/ · /əˈdɔːr/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #4785 in the learning path
深爱；非常喜爱
Definitions
v. to love someone or like something very much
深爱；非常喜爱
Example
My grandparents adore spending quiet afternoons in their garden.
我的祖父母非常喜欢在花园里度过宁静的下午。
Although many visitors adore historic neighbourhoods, excessive tourism can disrupt the daily lives of residents.
虽然许多游客非常喜爱历史街区，但过度旅游可能扰乱居民的日常生活。
Collocations
- absolutely adore
- adore doing something
- adore someone
Word family
- adoration (n.)
- adoring (adj.)
- adorable (adj.)
Synonyms
- love
- cherish
Antonyms
- detest
- loathe
Usage tip
语气比like强；后接名词或动名词，不接不定式。
FAQ
- What does adore mean?
- to love someone or like something very much
- How is adore pronounced?
- UK /əˈdɔː/, US /əˈdɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
